Course Guide - Edith Cowan University

SCY4101
15 Credit Points
Security and Risk Management
FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE
This unit will introduce the student to security and risk
management concepts. It will examine the development of
security, and the application of criminological theory to security.
Students will be introduced to risk theory, and the assessment,
analysis and management applied to risk. Students will consider
the requirements for conducting and documenting security
surveys. An introduction to crisis management theory, security
planning, policy and procedures will be presented.
SCY4103
15 Credit Points
Physical Security
FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE
This unit will develop an understanding of the principles and
applications of technology used in physical security systems. The
scientific foundation for physical security technology in modern
security applications and techniques will be presented. The
technology treated will include: locks; safes; strong rooms;
perimeter protection; structural strength of buildings; physical
barriers; lighting; conducting and documenting a security survey;
and properties of materials of security protection.
SCY4108
15 Credit Points
Building Management Systems
FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE
The concept of building management will be introduced with
emphasis placed on the interaction between fire protection and
asset security. Fire protection will include detection systems,
alarm systems, codes and standards, high rise fire management,
industrial fire management and evacuation procedures. Also
energy management and light control, air conditioning systems,
lifts and escalators, and audio system control will be discussed.
Personnel movement and access control, together with CCTV
Systems will be included.
SCY4111
15 Credit Points
Intrusion Detection Systems
FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE
The unit will outline the principles underlying applications of
electronic security technology for the protection of assets of an
organisation. As the techniques and devices available become
more sophisticated, so the need for law enforcement agencies and
security professionals to have a comprehensive knowledge and
understanding of security technology principles and practices
increases.
This unit develops an understanding of the principles and
applications of technology used in security systems. It will include
the scientific foundation for security technology in barrier
detection, open ground detection, and intruder detection systems.
SCY4117
15 Credit Points
Security in Government
FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE
This unit will introduce students to the issues that any national,
state or local government must consider in the development and
implementation of security policies and procedures. The unit will
develop an understanding of government decision making and
security policy making, espionage and tamper evident security,
terrorism and intelligence, private sector involvement in
government security, privacy and security legislation, and security
in public places.
SCY4206
15 Credit Points
Management of the Security Function
FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE
Prerequisites :
SCY4101 Security and Risk Management
SCY4302 Facility Management 2
This unit will develop an understanding of managing the security
function and is a capstone unit for the security major. Legal
frameworks and the security manager’s role in managing crises
will be examined. Security management planning will be
discussed and tools such as PEST and SWOT will be covered as
part of developing the planning process. Security intelligence will
be introduced as a decision making tool and security
investigations and their management will be discussed.
SCY4212
15 Credit Points
Security Risk
FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE
Prerequisite :
SCY4101 Security and Risk Management
This unit builds on SCY4101 Security and Risk Management,
introducing students to quantitative and qualitative risk analysis
tools. Students will examine AS/NZS 4360:1999 Risk
Management in more detail and will develop an understanding of
how it can be applied outside security. The unit will consider
other areas of risk such as organisational safety and human factors
in risk.
SCY4213
15 Credit Points
Access Control Systems
FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE
Prerequisite :
SCY4111 Intrusion Detection Systems
This unit will examine the security technology of access control
systems (ACS). It will identify, define and explain the scientific
principles, technologies, design, integration and application of
ACS. Analysis of current advances in technology is applied,
including biometric identification, smart card technology and
system software.
SCY4214
15 Credit Points
CCTV and Imaging Systems
FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE
Prerequisite :
SCY4111 Intrusion Detection Systems
This unit will examine the security technology of closed circuit
television (CCTV). It will identify, define and explain the
scientific principles, technologies, design, integration and
application of CCTV. Analysis of current advances in technology
is applied, including digital imaging, multiplexing and video
motion detection.
SCY4302
15 Credit Points
Facility Management 2
FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE
This unit will develop an understanding of the managerial and
legal requirements for managing a facility. Security and facility
managers are required to be able to participate in the tender
process; manage and develop contracts; manage human resources,
including OH&S issues; understand risk beyond security risk
management; and be able to function as a manager. This unit
introduces students to areas of general management within a
security and facility management context.
SCY4402
15 Credit Points
Industrial Security Procedures
FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE
Prerequisite :
SCY4302 Facility Management 2
This unit will develop an understanding for the application of
security technology and its management to specific industrial
security procedures. The legal aspects of applications of security
to industry will be considered. The industries which could be
included are: hotels and resorts; airports; retail facilities; hospitals;
strategic installations; and executive protection security.
Appropriate security procedures will be developed for the
protection of assets in industry.
SCY5101
20 Credit Points
Research Methods
FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE
This unit is designed for students without prior training in
research methods in the social sciences. The unit addresses both
quantitative and qualitative research methods, recognising that
most postgraduate students will choose one or other of these
paradigms to frame their inquiries. The unit will provide the
foundations and address the fundamental issues in social science
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